Proceeds benefit school autism programs

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Feb 21, 2018 at 11:42 AM

Early last year a group of friends and musicians gathered together to plan a benefit honoring the life of local guitarist Jimi Rogers.

Early last year a group of friends and musicians gathered together to plan a benefit honoring the life of local guitarist Jimi Rogers. It was decided proceeds from the event would directly benefit Canton School District 66 autism programs.

The June outdoor event, the Jimi Jam, raised funds which were distributed to five Canton schools in the amount of $1,000 each. Above, recipients included (from left) KiLee Lidwell-McFerren of Lincoln, Anne Grzanich of Westview, Kim Rogers, Bridgette Dennis of Eastivew and Wayne Krus of Ingersoll. Not pictured is Mike Lindy of Canton High School. The proceeds were designated specifically to assist the creation of the sensory rooms at each of the school buildings.

This year Canton schools will one again be the benefactors of the event. The Second Annual Jimi Jam will be held Saturday, June 23, from 2 to 11 p.m. at the new outdoor facility at the Brew & Cue. The event will feature local area bands and musicians, food, auctions, souvenir T-shirts and more.

For more information, to volunteer or to donate to the event, email info@tottenprairie.com

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